Consent and confidentiality: Consent and Confidentiality in Genetic Practice

Confidentiality, ethics, and informed consent.

In Fisher’s (January 2008) excellent and much-needed article, she rightly implied that when discussing ethical dilemmas, psychologists may find themselves saying “consult an attorney” almost as often as they find themselves saying, “consult a fellow psychologist.” Fisher’s article was meant to turn the ship so to speak, by providing psychologists with a foundation for thinking clearly about con...

Consent and confidentiality in clinical genetic practice: guidance on genetic testing and sharing genetic information.

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Adolescent consent and confidentiality in the U.K.

In R (Axon) v Secretary of State for Health the Gillick competence test was confirmed. Commitment to childhood autonomy and privacy rights caused renewed academic criticism of the 'refusal' cases. This paper considers the form any changes to the law may take, and the potential consequences for the rights of parents and young people. Silber J.'s contention that parental Article 8 rights cease wh...

Consent and confidentiality in adolescent health care.

Communication, confidentiality and consent in mental health care.

9 MJA 200 (1) · 20 January 2014 The Medical Journal of Australia ISSN: 0025729X 20 January 2014 200 1 9-9 ©The Medical Journal of Australia 2014 www.mja.com.au Editorials amilies and friends play a vital role in the care and support of people with serious mental illness. However, caregivers often complain that treating teams do not adequately inform them of their loved one’s condition and manag...